I think he should probably watch the films, which he may have done, so that his criticisms are sound. . . but as to meeting. . .

From all I have read, it was made pretty clear that Christopher et al would not have any authority or influence. Being consulted for information and insight is valuable in its way, but remains far different from actually having a say.

I can understand why Peter would want to involve the Tolkiens, but I can certainly understand why they would not agree to such involvment.

It isn't just a matter of being opinionated. Involvement doesn't mean things will go your way. Christopher Lee himself discovered that. Now, if Christopher had invovled himself, and then had still hated the end results, it would have been too late for him to change the optics without going out of his way to make a great deal of noise. The general assumption would be that he sacntioned Peter's vision. . . even if in the end he severly dissaproved.

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That is logical but when you put it like that, it just makes me sad...so youre saying pj wasnt interested at all in having him in some form of consulting role?and was just solely interested in his stamp?

Even if christopher didnt think pj was the best man for the job, in my opinion, he should have tried to get more involved, to consult, to comment, to advise in any capacity for the betterment of the adaptation of his fathers work into the big screen...what else would merit an amiable and productive relation between the filmmakers and christopher...

I know some people will say, he is very opinionated, he wasnt interested in the movies, or he doesnt think they should be made , its his right etc...well, fin...but if there ever was a work of art that merited a sound and amiable working relationship between the two parts was lotr...

Wandering Ranger: yes indeed they have that right..no one is disputing that...its not a matte rof oweing something...is a matter of doing what is best for the film adaptations..and i think the best wd have been a diferent attitude and collaboration...

But how did Ctolkien understood that they didnt have enough respect for his fathers work, and as such should not get involved, if he didnt meet the filmmakers and heard what they had to say and show? Am i missing something? He , form the very beginning , refused involvement right?

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